HSE Advisor in Bridgwater

Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Salary: £45-50k

Contract: Permanent

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Advisor to support manufacturing operations across two local sites and help drive a strong culture of safety, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.

This is a highly visible, practical role working closely with managers, employees, contractors and external stakeholders. You will provide expert HS&E guidance, support legal and regulatory compliance, and help ensure a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplace.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and continually improve ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, inspections and corrective actions.
• Monitor HS&E performance, KPIs and trends, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Provide practical HS&E advice, coaching and support to employees and managers at all levels.
• Support risk assessments, incident investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, briefings and HS&E awareness initiatives.
• Coordinate worker consultation and engagement activities to promote a positive safety culture.
• Support emergency preparedness and response arrangements.
• Lead or support initiatives relating to waste, energy, carbon and resource efficiency.
• Provide HS&E input into contractor activities, new equipment, plant modifications and engineering projects.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, contractors, suppliers and specialist service providers.

About you

You will have practical experience in HS&E within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial or similar operational environment, together with a good understanding of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.

You should have:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 and internal auditing.
• Experience in incident investigation, risk management and HS&E improvement.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, waste management or energy/carbon reduction.
• Strong communication, influencing and organisational skills.
• Confidence engaging with people at all levels and challenging constructively when required.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office; SharePoint and Power BI experience would be advantageous.

What's on offer?

This is an excellent opportunity for an HS&E professional who enjoys being visible on the shop floor, working collaboratively and making a tangible difference to employee wellbeing, operational performance and environmental sustainability.

The role is based in Bridgwater, with occasional travel for meetings, training, equipment assessments and best-practice visits.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.